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Hawk was released by the Packers in February with a failed physical designation. The team was interested in bringing him back, and the Vikings were also reported to have interest. Hawk will be playing for his hometown team, as the linebacker was born in nearby Kettering and went to college at Ohio State.

Former Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk is drawing interest from the Vikings, according to ESPN.com.

Hawk, 31, was taken with the fifth pick of the first-round in the 2006 draft. He was recently released from the Packers after nine years with the team, creating $3.5 million in cap space. His playing time decreased significantly by week 13 of last season.

Throughout his career he posted 100 or more total tackles in five seasons. A return to the Packers has not been ruled out completely.

Taken in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft, Hawk has spent his entire career with Green Bay. He's totaled 923 tackles, three forced fumbles and nine interceptions in nine seasons.

Hawk was released with a failed physical designation.

The move saves the Packers $3.5 million in cap space for the 2015 season.

“I spent nine great years in Green Bay," Hawk said in a statement. "I had awesome teammates and coaches and a great medical staff and equipment staff. Many of them have become my closest friends. We won a ton of games, as well as a Super Bowl, and I loved everything about playing for one of the greatest franchises in all of sports,” Hawk said. “The fans in Green Bay are incredible. Between playing at Lambeau Field as well as seeing them on the road, they always supported us. I am looking forward to my next opportunity in the NFL, but I’ll always cherish my years as a Green Bay Packer.”